Match report

Netherlands Defeats Bosnia & Herzegovina 5-2 in UEFA Nations League

Netherlands

5–2

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Sep 7, 2024

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Sep 7, 2024 · FT

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The Netherlands overwhelmed Bosnia & Herzegovina with a comprehensive 5-2 victory in their UEFA Nations League clash. Early goals by J. Zirkzee and T. Reijnders set the tone, with C. Gakpo and W. Weghorst adding to the tally. Despite a late surge by Bosnia & Herzegovina, including goals from Ermedin Demirović and Edin Dzeko, the Dutch maintained their lead to secure a convincing win.

Key Facts

• Final score: Netherlands 5–2 Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Goals for Netherlands: J. Zirkzee (13'), T. Reijnders (45'+2), C. Gakpo (56'), W. Weghorst (88'), Xavi Simons (90'+2)
• Goals for Bosnia & Herzegovina: Ermedin Demirović (27'), Edin Dzeko (73')
• Yellow cards: Ermedin Demirović (Bosnia & Herzegovina), J. Gazibegovic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
• Substitutions: Multiple for both teams with significant changes in the second half

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 B. Verbruggen (G)
22 D. Dumfries (D)
15 M. de Ligt (D)
4 V. van Dijk (D)
5 N. Aké (D)
8 J. Schouten (M)
14 T. Reijnders (M)
6 R. Gravenberch (M)
7 X. Simons (F)
10 J. Zirkzee (F)
11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

3 J. Timber
18 D. Malen
2 L. Geertruida
9 W. Weghorst
16 Q. Timber
13 N. Olij
17 J. Kluivert
19 B. Brobbey
20 J. van Hecke
23 M. Flekken
21 J. Hato
12 J. Frimpong

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

1 N. Vasilj (G)
4 J. Gazibegović (D)
5 A. Barišić (D)
18 N. Katić (D)
2 N. Mujakić (D)
7 A. Dedić (D)
16 D. Huseinbašić (M)
6 B. Tahirović (M)
15 A. Gigović (M)
11 E. Džeko (F)
10 E. Demirović (F)

Substitutes

8 R. Krunić
20 E. Bajraktarević
17 D. Burnić
19 D. Šarić
9 H. Tabaković
3 I. Đakovac
12 O. Hadžikić
13 I. Bašić
14 D. Varešanović
22 K. Pirić
23 E. Bičakčić
21 S. Radeljić

Timeline

13' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal

J. Zirkzee
27' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal Goal

Ermedin Demirović · Assist: D. Huseinbasic
45'+2 Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal

T. Reijnders · Assist: J. Zirkzee
46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1

Off: B. Tahirović · On: Rade Krunić
56' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal

C. Gakpo · Assist: T. Reijnders
66' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Aké · On: Jurriën Timber
66' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Gakpo · On: D. Malen
67' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Dumfries · On: L. Geertruida
68' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: E. Bajraktarevic
68' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3

Off: Nihad Mujakić · On: D. Burnic
69' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Gigovic · On: D. Šarić
73' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal Goal

E. Dzeko · Assist: E. Bajraktarevic
74' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Zirkzee · On: W. Weghorst
76' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card

Ermedin Demirović

Argument
83' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5

Off: Ermedin Demirović · On: H. Tabakovic
86' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card

J. Gazibegovic

Foul
88' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal

W. Weghorst
90'+2 Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal

Xavi Simons · Assist: D. Malen

Match Stats

Stat	Netherlands	Bosnia & Herzegovina
Fouls	10	15
Pass Accuracy	92%	69%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	28	4
Corners	10	1
Total Passes	715	236
Yellow Cards	0	2
Blocked Shots	11	0
Shots on Target	9	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	8	1
Possession	75%	25%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	659	162
Shots Inside Box	20	4
Saves	1	4
Shots Outside Box	8	0

Key Match Notes

▸ The Netherlands took the lead in the 13th minute with a goal from J. Zirkzee, setting the tone for the match.
▸ T. Reijnders' goal in the first half of extra time at 45+2', after a strong assist from J. Zirkzee, cemented the Dutch dominance.
▸ Despite Bosnia & Herzegovina's attempts to fight back with goals from Ermedin Demirović and Edin Dzeko, the Netherlands' offensive power was too much, with W. Weghorst and Xavi Simons scoring late to seal the win.